There are no grudges to be had with these Sour Grape activities! The a-peel for students is how fun it is to think through character traits, vocabulary, and themes. Parents and educators are grapeful for the social-emotional activities that help students problem-solve common interpersonal scenarios.
Get students engaged with a bunch of no-prep book activities when you read The Sour Grape with Novel Effect. Using the included ELA and SEL activities, students will be able to:
trace and illustrate the main character.
illustrate character traits.
determine the story’s theme.
write about what they are grateful for.
reflect on the story.
respond to writing and speaking prompts.
reflect on and respond to discussion questions and writing prompts.
participate in a role play.
list what you’re grateful for.
Activities can be used to differentiate instruction for students, to provide them with a choice, or to focus on a particular skill.
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The Sour Grape holds a grudge for every raisin under the sun. When a friend holds a grudge against the Sour Grape, she realizes how unfair grudges can be. Can forgiveness and empathy turn a sour grape into a sweet one?
This soundscape is ripe with live instruments that create a folksy, vibrant sound. Keep your ears peeled for banjo, acoustic guitar, electric guitar, bass guitar, drum kit, and cello! In addition to funk and prog rock, the music also features some sour, sassy cues.
